CARTIER Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Triple Row Tubogas Necklace | London 🇬🇧

CARTIER Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Triple Row Tubogas Necklace A vintage 18ct yellow gold and steel tubogas necklace by Cartier, circa 1987. The collar is composed of three highly flexible rows of tubogas, of graduating length and uniform width, secures to the back with a concealed clasp and double safety catch. PRICE: £48,500.00 INFORMATION Maker: Cartier Period: circa 1987 Setting: 18ct yellow gold and steel, signed Cartier and numbered Dimensions: Length: 36.0cm/14.17" (top row) to 42.5cm/16.73" (bottom row) Width: 3.0cm/1.18" Weight Description: 135 grams REF: 130387 DIRECTOR’S NOTES The flexible yet strong, distinctive ‘gas pipe’ style known as Tubogas was actually patented in 1881, however became adored by jewellers from the 1940s onwards. The technique requires great skill and precision as the metal is wrapped around a core with edges that interlock meaning there is no soldering required. It is a remarkable design that has become instantly recognisable. Whilst Tubogas does stand alone, it’s versatility from a design perspective also means that it has also been utilised in multiple iconic collections by major fine jewellery houses over the years. ——— Hancocks 62 St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1LY, United Kingdom Phone: +44 20 7493 8904 Email: info@hancockslondon.com